Kate at the Premier of "The Line, The Cross and The Curve" at the 37th London Film Festival (13 November 1993).
Mr Bush was there and Del Palmer too. Thanks to whoever took this video🔥
The short film is part visual album and part narrative film, an extended music video featuring songs from the album lThe Red Shoes”, co-starring Miranda Richardson and Lindsey Kemp.
Here is the synopsis of the film from the programme booklet:
“We are delighted to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Kate Bush to the world of images with this, her directorial debut.
Although the inspirational source is the music contained in her new album, her visual energy, flair and use of colours is simply great.
The story revolves around two dancers (Bush and Stewart Arnold) rehearsing for a show in a hot, humid room during a storm.
When lightening strikes and cuts the power, Kate is left alone when suddenly a mysterious woman (Miranda Richardson) with bandaged hands and red ballet shoes enters through the mirror.
She tricks Kate into drawing three symbols, a line, a cross and a curve, and handing over her soul in return for the red shoes, which take her through the doorway in the mirror.
A guide appears (Lindsay Kemp), explaining that the only way break the spell is to sing back the symbols.”
Track listing
“Rubberband Girl”
“And So Is Love”
“The Red Shoes”
“Lily”
“The Red Shoes” (Instrumental Version)
“Moments Of Pleasure”
“Eat The Music”
“The Red Shoes”
38th Annual GRAMMY Awards:
Nominations
Best Music Video, Long Form
“The Line, The Cross & The Curve” by Kate Bush